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In this seventh edition text, Shaffer and Kipp (both: U. of Georgia) introduce developmental psychology to undergraduates in teaching, nursing, psychology, child care and pediatrics. Topics such as hereditary influences on development, measuring mental performance, aggression, altruism and moral development and gender-role development are treated under the five general themes which include the biological foundations of development and the context of development. Examples from research, section summaries and concept checks support the text. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This popular, topically-organized, and thoroughly updated child and adolescent development text presents students with the best theories, research, and practical advice that developmentalists have to offer today. Authors David R. Shaffer and Katherine Kipp provide students with a current and comprehensive overview of child and adolescent development, written in clear, concise language that talks "to" students rather than "at" them. The authors also focus on application, helping students to form an understanding of developmental principles that will help them in their roles as parents, teachers, nurses, day-care workers, pediatricians, psychologists, or in any other capacity by which they may one day influence the lives of developing persons.
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